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Handy Hints for Writers is a book of tips, advice and encouragement for writers at all levels. Dip into it or read from start to finish and you will find something to inspire you, make you think, give you a kick start or make you smile.

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However enthusiastically you launch yourself into writing for the first time, there comes a point when doubts creep in and you're not sure whether you have the ability or resolve to continue. Lynne Hackles's book offers you a heap of comforting and useful tips, from ideas to try, words of encouragement and reassurances that your are not alone!

By the time you have read through this book - and it's a good one to dip in and out of when you need a boost of common sense - you will be re-energised to get back to that keyboard or notepad with confidence.

Even those of us who have been writing for a while need to be reminded of such wise words every now and again!

What a wonderful book this is-indispensable for any novice writer setting out on the professional route. Even after years of writing professionally, I found the tips and guidance welcome and inspirational. A must-read for aspiring authors, especially for procrastinating writers like me!

This book is fun and easy to read, packed with useful suggestions in small tasty bites. Whether you are a new or experienced writer,a poet, novelist, feature or short story writer, you will find lots of tips to boost your confidence, renew your energy and keep your writing on track. There are no hard and fast rules: just pick and choose what suits you, give it a try and enjoy the results. Definitely worth its weight in gold, humour a bonus.

The shelves are stuffed with books for writers. But in this one, Lynne offers the benefit of insight, gained through her years as a successful writer. Practical advice from someone who knows, written in a way that feels like a chat with a friend.

Only Lynne Hackles could write a book of Handy Hints for writers. She's been giving advice to writers for many years (despite being only 21!) and has collected thousands of tips from numerous authors and writers she's interviewed for her regular column in Writing Magazine. I particularly love the hint about creating a Great Aunt that you can offer as an excuse when a non-writer asks you to do something you don't want to do. This is one of those books you read from cover to cover and then dip back into, from time to time.